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This is the official certificate issued by the Land Registrar in Kenya as proof of ownership of a parcel of land. It is prepared after registration and contains all the essential ownership and land details. The Certificate of Title is issued to the absolute proprietor of the land and serves as the primary evidence of ownership, subject to entries in the land register and overriding interests recognized under section 28 of the Act.The main purposes of Form LRA 20 (Certificate of Title) are:1. Proof of Ownership- Confirms that the person(s) named are the registered proprietor(s) of the land.- Establishes legal rights over the parcel described in the certificate.2. Record of Land Details- Contains particulars such as title number, acreage, registration unit, block number, parcel number, cadastral map reference, easements, and restrictions.3. History of Proprietorship and Encumbrances- Shows entries relating to proprietors, transfers, charges, and other dealings.- Lists encumbrances like mortgages, caveats, or restrictions affecting the land.4. Legal Authority- Signed and sealed by the Land Registrar, making it an authoritative government-issued document.5. Facilitates Transactions- Essential for land dealings such as transfers, charges, subdivisions, leases, and succession matters.- Provides certainty to purchasers, lenders, and other stakeholders about land ownership.
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